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61915.04bComplementing Dick Haldane’s paper (61915.04), this author focuses on the experience of the “non-municipal side” relating to development charges, or levies, arising out of Municipal Development Plans, Area Redevelopment Plans, Area Structure Plans, Concept Plans and Development Permits. Specifically, the author looks at some of the industry issues from the perspective of the Calgary system and certain of its bylaws. This paper was presented at the Land Development program in February 2014.
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61915.04aIn this paper, the author takes a look at the issues he considers are of interest and concern to the development industry, including those surrounding land and roadway dedications, subdivision appeals, development agreements (looking at some of the judicial pronouncement concerning them), oversizing, development agreement caveats, and offsite levies. This paper was presented at the Land Development program in February 2014.
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61915.03This paper looks at the challenges involved with redevelopment, and in particular those issues that make redevelopment so complicated, including fragmented ownership, changing economic forces and other barriers. The author also looks at potential opportunities for removing barriers to redevelopment. This paper was presented at the Land Development program in February 2014.
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61915.02The development agreements contemplated under the Municipal Government Act are among the most important tools available to assist municipalities in Alberta with carrying out goals, objectives and responsibilities. This paper discusses the basics of development agreements, the nature of the contractual obligations of municipality and developer typically set out in those agreements, and their usual essential terms and conditions. The relevant sections of the Act are cited. This paper was presented at the Land Development program in February 2014.
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61915.01This paper provides an overview of some of the more common legislative provisions and issues surrounding planning law. It discusses the issue of where to start when looking for requirements, procedures and rights of appeal related to approval and enforcement. This paper was presented at the Land Development program in February 2014.
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61913.00This collection of papers by a real estate lawyer outlines: • The basic requirements of an Alberta residential real estate transaction when acting for a seller. • Basic information on the Western Law Societies Conveyancing Protocol for Alberta including topics like when the Protocol is used, commercial property, closing a transaction, dealing with rejections, and making claims under the Protocol. • Fundamental on condominium transactions including a discussion of bare land condos, condominium fees and special levies, typical searches, and the requirement on a seller to produce condominium documents. • Issues surrounding the obligation on a seller to provide a real property report, closing without one, and compliance issues including encroachments. • Common problems for example dower requirements, non-resident vendors, liens, caveats and writs and how to deal with them. Precedents and other valuable information attached. These papers were presented at the Residential Real Estate for Legal Support Staff program in January-February 2014.
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61891.04This paper provides background information regarding the Western Law Societies Conveyancing Protocol. In addition to background information, the following topics are covered: the basic description and key steps of the protocol, what is and is not covered by the protocol, how to follow the protocol, useful tips and a number of resources. A number of useful checklists (file review, purchase closing, sale closing, and mortgage closing) are included. This paper was presented at the Running Your First Real Estate Transaction program held in September 2013.
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61891.02This paper outlines some common issues real estate practitioners face when dealing with a residential purchase contract. The author discusses how to conduct the initial review of a new residential conveyancing file, followed by an overview of the key terms of the contract. The author also highlights a number of common issues that need to be monitored in a residential real estate file. This paper is based upon the October 2012 AREA contract (not included). This paper was presented at the Running Your First Real Estate Transaction program held in September 2013.
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61891.01Essential to the smooth closing of any purchase or sale, this paper provides information on the trust conditions imposed and undertakings given in a residential real estate transaction. In addition to trust conditions and the undertakings, this paper also provides details on drafting a trust letter. Trust letter precedents are included. This paper was presented at the Running Your First Real Estate Transaction program held in September 2013.
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61872.05bThis paper presents an in-depth overview of the Alberta Land and Stewardship Act before discussing its impact on rural property. The author concludes by cautioning that these legal provisions could change what it will mean to own land, conduct business, invest, and carry on a business in Alberta. This paper was presented at the 2013 Rural Property Issues program.
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61872.05aThis paper discusses the rationale behind the Responsible Energy Development Act and how its policies affect rural landowners. After outlining key features of the legislation, the paper addresses the controversies and concerns surrounding this new law. This paper was presented at the 2013 Rural Property Issues program.
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61872.01Divided into two parts, this paper considers selected estate planning considerations for blended farm families. It then discusses unique tax considerations and planning opportunities related to farm properties. This paper was presented at the 2013 Rural Property Issues program.
